Marine information

We are responsible for marine safety, marine environment protection and coastal facilities.

Including: marine safety; navigation aids; nautical charts, tides, waves, and notices to mariners; Australian Builder's Plate, BoatCode, commercial vessel surveys and jetty licensing; Certificates of Competency and Recreational Skipper's Ticket; oil pollution and management of coastal erosion; boat ramps, jetties, moorings and regional/metropolitan boat harbours; and coastal facilities planning and development.


What's new

18/05/2012: Changes to improve boating safety at Lake Kununurra and Lilly Creek Lagoon

Speed restrictions, water ski areas, navigation markers and a commercial mooring zone have been implemented to increase safety for people using Kununurra's popular waterways.

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Previous news

18/05/2012Jetty 2 extension – public ballot for 56 new boat pens
The Department of Transport has awarded a design and construct contract for 59 new boat pens at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

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18/05/2012New marine safety patrol vessel for Kununurra
The Department of Transport (DoT) has dispatched a dedicated patrol vessel to Kununurra significantly boosting its capacity to monitor marine safety compliance throughout the East Kimberley.

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16/05/2012Grants benefit boating facilities around WA
Recreational boating enthusiasts around the State will share the benefits of nearly $6million in State Government funding to improve boating facilities.

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14/05/2012RBFS round 17 - List of successful projects
The RBFS provides grants to eligible authorities for the planning and construction of public boating infrastructure in WA which benefits recreational boat users.

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Port Geographe

Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)

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